In June 1943, Lockheed made a bold pitch to the U.S. Army that it could build a jet fighter, and build it fast. Since then, the Skunk Works has conjured up the U-2, the SR-71, the F-117, and more, and it's still going strong.

In this three-part video series, Molly Wood pays a visit to the edge of Area 51, explores the history and technology of the top-secret military base, and interviews the author of a controversial new book about explosive allegations that have even her sources in full denial mode.